Beyond the three Seas

This anthology consists of writings of 10 authors, presenting an array of European views about many of India’s regions over precisely two centuries - 1471-1671 - from just before the advent of Mughal imperial rule through peak of its power. 

1. Afanasy Nikitin                                    

    before Babur (1526-30)

2. Cesarean Federici                                           

    Akbar (1556-1605)

3. Father Antonio Monserrate                             

    Akbar (1556-1605)

4. William Hawkins- Jehangir (1605-27)             

    Jehangir (1605-27)

5. Peter Mundy                    

    Shahjahan (1628-58)

6. Friar Sebastian Manrique                            

    Shahjahan (1628-58)

7. Niccolao Manucci                                        

    Shahjahan (1628-58)

8. Francois Bernier                                      

    Aurangzeb (1658-1707)

9. Jean Baptiste Tavernier                           

    Aurangzeb (1658-1707)

10. Friar Domingo Fernandez de Navarrete 

    Aurangzeb (1658-1707)

A Russian, a Spaniard, two Englishmen, two Frenchmen, two Venetian and two Portuguese. These travellers give an enthralling account of Mughal India - full of colour and moments of great beauty.